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CHILE INVESTS IN PROMOTING TOURISM ABROAD

Sunday, 25 November 2007 17:00

The Chilean government's state office that promotes tourism (Sernatur) and several domestic and international tourism groups are investing US$2.8 million in promoting Chilean tourism internationally.

MASSIVE FIRE DESTROYS PUCON HOTEL AND CASINO

Thursday, 20 September 2007 13:36

A devastating fire ripped through a hotel and casino Monday morning in the southern town of Pucon. The five-star resort complex, which hosts Hotel of the Lake and the Enjoy Casino, was consumed by flames after a short circuit in the casino’s electrical system.

More than 200 firefighters from ten different companies battled the fire to little avail, as the blaze completely destroyed the casino and consumed around 60 percent of the hotel. Fortunately, there were no injuries or deaths, as all 378 employees and guests were safely evacuated.

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